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S.O.A. Books is proud to present this new reprinted edition of the classic early WWII text Sniping, Scouting and Patrolling. This reprint has been created from a scarce original from S.O.A. Books' own reference library. This historically significant guide, first published in 1940 by Gale & Polden Ltd, in the UK has been meticulously reproduced to offer enthusiasts, scholars, and tacticians alike a glimpse into the rigorous and detailed world of military sniping, scouting, and patrolling as taught to British and commonwealth recce specialists, snipers, special operations and Home Guard during the Second World War.Crafted for both instructors and students, this manual encapsulates the strategic depth and practical expertise developed in the crucible of World War I and honed with the advent the more modern technology and strategies of World War II. It covers the gamut of sniping from the selection and use of equipment, the principles of camouflage and observation, to the organisation and execution of scouting and patrolling missions. This reprint maintains the original's integrity, including its page count, photographs, line drawings, and diagrams, ensuring readers gain both the knowledge and the feel of these specialised tactics, techniques and procedures from the era.Communicating basics which are still as relevant to today's soldier as they were to the soldier of the Second World War, Sniping, Scouting and Patrolling goes way beyond mere marksmanship, delving into the psychology and strategy of sniping, scouting, and recce patrolling. It offers a comprehensive look at how to utilise the terrain, how to remain invisible to the enemy while gathering crucial intelligence, and the importance of making every shot count. This manual is a testament to the sniper's role in disrupting the enemy's momentum and routines, emphasising the sniper's duty to remain always on the offensive and the impact of precision and stealth on the outcome of engagements.S.O.A. Books is proud to bring this invaluable resource back into print, offering a bridge between the hard-won lessons of the past and the challenges of the present. This edition is an indispensable resource for those interested in military history, tactics, fieldcraft, and the evolution of combat strategy. Whether you are a historian, a military enthusiast, or someone intrigued by the nuts and bolts of the "how-to" of these types of operations, this modern reprint of Sniping, Scouting and Patrolling is an essential addition to your library.

With the first prototype rolling off the assembly line in 1935, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was the world's first truly mass-produced four engined heavy bomber. The B-17 was used as the backbone of the US Army Air Force's strategic bomber forces through all theaters of the Second World War. Used as a strategic bomber from Europe to Burma to the Pacific and North Africa, the B-17 earned a well-deserved reputation for bomb load, firepower, versatility and sheer ruggedness of the airframe. The B-17 carried a crew of 10 and the aircraft routinely hauled thousands of pounds of bombs on long-range "Aluminum Overcast" bombing missions Carrying a crew of ten, and 8,000 pounds of bombs on long range missions, the B-17 wreaked havoc on Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Imperial Japan during the most critical years of the Second World War.Printed by the U.S. Army Air Force's Office of Flying Safety in 1944, this B-17 Bomber Pilot's Flight Operating Manual was an easy-to-read reference book which at a glance reminded B-17 pilots everything they needed to know about the "Fort." Originally classified "Restricted", the manual was declassified long ago and is presented here, reprinted in book format with similar dimensions to the original manual and packed with historic photographs and lavishly illustrated with two-color graphics and charts.With originals becoming exceedingly rare, and with a price tag to match, this classic manual is a perfect lower-cost reference copy for aviation or military history enthusiasts. We are proud to have been able to remaster and restore our original copy in order bring this iconic aviation manual back into print.